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House lawmakers call for sanctions on billionaire former Georgian prime minister
Bipartisan leaders of the Helsinki Commission are calling on the Biden administration to sanction Bidzina Ivanishvili, the billionaire former prime minister of Georgia that critics accuse of pulling the strings in Tbilisi’s turn away from Europe and its deepening authoritarian rule. In a letter to Secretary of State Antony...
Columbus City Council, United Way discuss homelessness in the city
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus City Council held a work session Tuesday morning. At the top of the agenda was an update on homelessness across the city. We need to quit assuming that everyone who walks down the street with a backpack is homeless. Pat Frey, Vice President of United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, […]
Georgia schools chief says African American studies decision rooted in ‘divisive concepts’ law
Georgia’s 2022 “divisive concepts” bill is to blame for the state’s sidelining of an Advanced Placement African American studies course, State School Superintendent Richard Woods said in a statement Wednesday. Last week, Woods said he would not recommend approval for the class but said districts that want to offer it can still do so through […]
81st Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress
By Sarah Brown – Managing Editor Crisp County 4-H’ers had the opportunity to compete against other 4-H’ers across the State of Georgia from July 23-26 in Atlanta at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This is an all expenses paid trip for the delegates and a great opportunity for them to meet new people and test their […] The post 81st Annual Georgia 4-H State Congress appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
41 medical students begin their journey at Georgia's newest medical school
In a landmark event for the region, Georgia Southern University's Savannah Campus celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Medical College of Georgia Medical Campus on Friday, July 26, 2024. Friday's ceremony, attended by prominent state and university officials, marks a significant expansion in medical education aimed at addressing Georgia's physician shortage and enhancing healthcare in the southeastern part of the state. After the ribbon cutting, University and State leaders participated in a press conference. The Grice Connect team was there and brings you this report from one of the most historic moment's in Georgia Southern University's history -- next to gaining University status...
Where Georgia's 2026 commits, targets ranked in updated Top247 rankings
Georgia had a couple commits and several top targets rank well in the new 247Sports recruiting rankings. 247Sports has released its Class of 2026 recruiting rankings for the first time since the spring. Per usual, Georgia's influence is felt. Of the three commits in the 2026 class, two of them...
Georgia seaport closes gap with Baltimore, the top US auto port
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The executive overseeing Georgia’s seaports said Tuesday that a record 830,000 automobiles moved through the Port of Brunswick south of Savannah in the 2024 fiscal year, bringing it neck-and-neck with the top U.S. auto port. The combined number of auto and heavy machinery units handled by Brunswick and the Port of […]
Braves send top prospect back to the minors to make room for World Series hero
The expected post trade deadline roster moves from Atlanta were officially announced this morning. The Braves were savvy enough to let Bryce Elder throw his gem last night before making this transaction. The only question was who would join Elder in returning to Triple-A in order to make room for...